dexterous

adjective
UK: /ˈdek.strəs/
US: /ˈdek.strəs/

  1. Able to use your hands skillfully.

    1. She is a very dexterous artist with paint and brush.
    2. The carpenter was dexterous enough to fix the intricate antique clock with ease.

  2. Showing skill and cleverness, especially in dealing with difficult situations or people.

    1. He is a very dexterous negotiator that is true.
    2. The politician's dexterous handling of the sensitive issue prevented a public outcry.

Synonyms

skillful adept nimble agile clever deft

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dexterous" in English means: Able to use your hands skillfully., Showing skill and cleverness, especially in dealing with difficult situations or people..

The phonetic transcription of "dexterous" is /ˈdek.strəs/ in British English and /ˈdek.strəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dexterous": skillful, adept, nimble, agile, clever, deft.

Example usage of "dexterous": "She is a very dexterous artist with paint and brush.". More examples on the page.